Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Headlamp Aiming Procedure
- Open the hood.

- Measure from the floor to the center of the headlamp bulb. Some
headlamps have an aim dot marked on the headlamp lens.
- At the screen, measure from the floor and place the horizontal tape at
the measured distance.
- Measure from the reference line on the floor to the left headlamp bulb
centerline.
- At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical
tape at the measured distance.
- Measure from the reference line on the floor to the right headlamp bulb
centerline.
- At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical
tape at the measured distance.
Important: DO NOT cover the headlamp. This may cause excessive
heat build up.

- Turn ON the low beam headlamps. Block the light from projecting onto the
screen from the passenger side headlamp.

Important: The headlamps can not be adjusted horizontally.
- Adjust the vertical aim screw of the headlamps to the specifications
required by the state and the local authorities, or as shown in
step number 8.
- Repeat the aiming procedure for the passenger side headlamp while
blocking the light from projecting onto the screen from the
driver side headlamp.
- Turn the headlamps OFF.
- Close the hood.
Important: Some state and local laws specify requirements for
headlamp aim. Comply with all of these laws when performing any
headlamp aiming operations.
Headlamp aim should be checked:
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